Experience

SparkHouse LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • 2012 - Present

  Greater Denver Area www.SparkHousePeople.com: A Human Capital consulting and productivity firm that works with scaling businesses as well as offers fractional CHRO services. We leverage experience of what works and what doesn’t in regards to Leadership, Team Building, Talent Acquisition and Management, Culture Development and optimizing all of the business’s human capital. Recent clients include: cyberGRX (cyber security company); Axellio (edge computing company); Altia (GUI software company); TelToo… Show more www.SparkHousePeople.com: A Human Capital consulting and productivity firm that works with scaling businesses as well as offers fractional CHRO services. We leverage experience of what works and what doesn’t in regards to Leadership, Team Building, Talent Acquisition and Management, Culture Development and optimizing all of the business’s human capital. Recent clients include: cyberGRX (cyber security company); Axellio (edge computing company); Altia (GUI software company); TelToo (communications company); Lignetics (CPG company) National Fire & Safety (PE owned fire & life safety construction business) Teatulia LLC (organic tea company); Joyfolie (womens fashion business); Perky Jerky LLC (CPG brand); X-IO Technologies (data storage company); Allen Company (outdoor CPG company); Corr–Jensen (Skinny Girl and Ab Cuts lifestyle brands); OneSource IML (supply chain and manufacturing company); CLA, Inc. (CPG branding and professional services company). Show less



Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Colorado

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Growth Advisor

  • 2016 - Present

  Colorado Growth Advisor for Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network - a network of start-up to mid-sized companies poised for growth and expansion in Colorado. http://www.bencolorado.org/. Consult on Human Capital strategy, organizational health, leadership, organizational design & development, team building, talent acquisition & management, employee engagement, rewards & recognitions, and workforce optimization.



Exponential Impact

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Mentor

  • 2018 - Present

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area Mentor for companies participating in this business accelerator for tech-based startups with the drive to hit the ground running and never look back! http://www.exponentialimpact.com. Consult on Human Capital strategy, organizational health, leadership, organizational design & development, team building, talent acquisition & management, employee engagement, rewards & recognitions, and workforce optimization.



National Fire & Safety

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Human Resources Officer

  • 2018 - 2020

  Greater Denver Area National Fire & Safety, Inc. is a leading fire & life safety systems construction & service company. With 500+ passionate team members, a strong market reputation and a history of success, we are poised for exceptional growth throughout the western United States. If you are “action orientated”, decisive, appreciate transparency and honesty, enjoy an environment where communication, collaboration, and hard work are key - check us out and come join our team! www.NatFireSafety.com



X-IO Technologies

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Human Resources

  • 2014 - 2018

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area Lead all HR functions as well as driving cultural change for this venture capital backed innovative leader of data storage technology and infrastructure. Recruited the leadership talent (including the CEO, VP of Sales and VP of Marketing) and key members of the Sales, Marketing and Engineering teams. Successes include: organizational design and development; leadership, sales, marketing and engineering talent acquisition; compensation, incentive, and benefit program development; driving… Show more Lead all HR functions as well as driving cultural change for this venture capital backed innovative leader of data storage technology and infrastructure. Recruited the leadership talent (including the CEO, VP of Sales and VP of Marketing) and key members of the Sales, Marketing and Engineering teams. Successes include: organizational design and development; leadership, sales, marketing and engineering talent acquisition; compensation, incentive, and benefit program development; driving Employee Communication excellence.  Recruited the talent to fit the new customer centric and sales culture hiring 60% of the Leadership Team, 70% of the Sales & Marketing Team and 37% of the entire global employee population – resulting in the best quarterly performance over the past eight quarters and a 54% increase over previous quarter  Developed and drove the X-IO Culture and Values (Customer, Passion, Transparency, Innovation, Speed, Results and Collaboration) throughout the organization by incorporating into all people programs including performance management, recruitment, and succession planning  Designed and implemented a quarterly performance review process called “Check-In” that incorporated the X-IO Values and “Top Grading” concepts Show less



Chuck Latham Associates, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Vice President, People

  • 2013 - 2015

  Denver, Colorado Lead Human Resources and a team of 14 for this 1,600+ employee premier national Sales & Marketing agency (as well as consumer brand “Henry & Clemmies” and logistics company “Equipet”). Created and delivered innovative people strategies and programs that drove individual and team productivity which allowed the company to attract, retain, and engage top talent with the objective of doubling revenues in less than 5 years.  Designed the 3 year agenda for change to increase company and… Show more Lead Human Resources and a team of 14 for this 1,600+ employee premier national Sales & Marketing agency (as well as consumer brand “Henry & Clemmies” and logistics company “Equipet”). Created and delivered innovative people strategies and programs that drove individual and team productivity which allowed the company to attract, retain, and engage top talent with the objective of doubling revenues in less than 5 years.  Designed the 3 year agenda for change to increase company and employee productivity – included initiatives in culture and leadership development, succession planning, benefits, compensation, employee communications, talent acquisition & retention, employment branding, and employee relations  Overhauled the recruiting process so CLA could fulfill its clients’ requests of hiring 3,000+ / year and driving +$17MM in annual revenue Show less



Launch Pad, LLC

• United States
• Information Services

• Chief Operating Officer

  • 2007 - 2013

  Denver, Colorado Launch Pad is a product development company that finds great consumer product ideas that need further refining and innovation as well as capital and professional management in order to commercialize and scale. Working with entrepreneurs, we created new businesses. Responsible for all HR functions for this +$50MM entity and for creating a winning culture as well as acquiring and growing the talent necessary to drive a dynamic and fast paced business to success.  Helped to create… Show more Launch Pad is a product development company that finds great consumer product ideas that need further refining and innovation as well as capital and professional management in order to commercialize and scale. Working with entrepreneurs, we created new businesses. Responsible for all HR functions for this +$50MM entity and for creating a winning culture as well as acquiring and growing the talent necessary to drive a dynamic and fast paced business to success.  Helped to create, launch, and lead “Fullbar”, a +$28MM brand of diet products. Lead all HR and Operations functions and successfully created the culture and acquired the talent necessary to grow this business from zero to $4MM in year 1 to $28MM in year 3 – a 2 year growth of 600%.  Helped build, launch, and manage “Brainetics” a +$15MM consumer education product with 94% gross margins. Directed all HR and operations functions and acquired and developed the talent necessary to launch and drive the business. Selected and managed the vendor team of 13 that created and launched this highly successful product.  Successfully designed and executed the organizational strategy and recruited, developed, and motivated a team of talented professionals to grow and manage Launch Pad LLC as a highly productive and creative work force and a premier product launching entity  Designed and delivered all employee Compensation, Benefit, Learning & Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, and Employee Relations programs that have allowed the company to grow +600% in 3 years  Selected and led the team of 13 vendors that created the product “Brainetics” in less than 6 months. Brainetics has grown into a successful +$15MM business with retail distribution in Wal-Mart and Barnes & Nobel and international distribution in South Africa, New Zealand, India, Japan, and Korea. Show less



Orange Glo International, Inc.

• VP, Human Resources & Operational Excellence

  • 2002 - 2007

  Greater Denver Area Led Human Resources for this category leader with 20%+ annual revenue growth from its brands – Oxi Clean, Orange Glo, and Kaboom. Developed HR functions in the US, UK and Japan with emphasis on talent attraction and management, organizational and infrastructure development to enable the company to enhance its exceptional growth. Responsible for guiding the business and exceeding annual financial and operational goals and ensuring long term vitality and success against much larger competitors… Show more Led Human Resources for this category leader with 20%+ annual revenue growth from its brands – Oxi Clean, Orange Glo, and Kaboom. Developed HR functions in the US, UK and Japan with emphasis on talent attraction and management, organizational and infrastructure development to enable the company to enhance its exceptional growth. Responsible for guiding the business and exceeding annual financial and operational goals and ensuring long term vitality and success against much larger competitors and growing the company value 650% in 4 years.  As the VP, Human Resources at Orange Glo International, Inc. (OGI – known for its brands Oxi Clean, Kaboom, and Orange Glo), responsible for all HR functions of this global company - building the team, culture, and infrastructure that turned profits around 176% and positioned the company to be sold for $325MM (1.6x sales and an impressive 19.1x EBITDA)  At OGI, coached and counseled the Ownership Group and the Global Executive Team. While at OGI, company profits turned from a $14MM loss to +$20MM.  Recruited and developed the company’s Executive Team including the company’s first COO, CFO, General Counsel, VP Sales, VP Operations, MD Japan, MD Korea, MD China, and MD - UK  Led the Long Term Strategy Planning team that included the Executive Team and the Board of Directors. Cultivated the company Vision and Mission and put in place strategies to exceed the annual 20% growth targets and establish the company and its brands as innovative market leaders.  Crafted and implemented the company’s first Talent Management System, Employee Development program, and started Orange Glo University – all designed to grow, engage, and retain a highly competitive work force. These and other programs allowed the company to reduce voluntary employee turnover from 20% to less than 4% while increasing productivity to +$1,000,000 in revenue per employee. Show less



Qwest Cyber. Solutions

• United States

• Senior Director, Human Resources

  • 2000 - 2002

  Denver, Colorado Directed a multi-site HR function for this $2.3B division with over 3,500 employees. Developed, implemented and operated innovative HR systems and programs that enabled the business to compete in a highly competitive environment as well as drive attraction and retention of a highly motivated and productive work force.



Qwest Communications – Global Business Markets

• Senior Manager, Human Resources

  • 1998 - 2000

  Denver, Colorado Lead all corporate HR functions for this 500+ employee start-up with rapid growth in the Application Service Provider (ASP) industry. Responsible for strategically linking HR programs with the business in order to exceed revenue and EBITDA objectives. Served as a business partner to Operations, Sales and Marketing.



Towers Perrin

• Consultant, Total Rewards Practice

  • 1997 - 1998

  St. Louis, Missouri Worked with clients in linking Human Capital programs to business strategies in order to achieve objectives and excel in competitive environments. With client leadership teams, developed customized solutions for unique business challenges.  Worked with a Fortune 500 transportation company (YRC World Wide) to identify key organizational and people capabilities and designed a total reward strategy (including work environment and learning and development programs) to position the company… Show more Worked with clients in linking Human Capital programs to business strategies in order to achieve objectives and excel in competitive environments. With client leadership teams, developed customized solutions for unique business challenges.  Worked with a Fortune 500 transportation company (YRC World Wide) to identify key organizational and people capabilities and designed a total reward strategy (including work environment and learning and development programs) to position the company as the “employer of choice”.  Worked with an international financial services company (Deutsche Bank) to identify causes of attraction and retention issues in the sales and marketing group. Designed and assisted in implementing the total reward programs and processes to address the issues. Show less



Iams

• United States
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits

  • 1993 - 1997

  Dayton, Ohio Assisted in building the IAMS Company (premium dog and cat food manufacture with +25% annual growth) to a $1 billion market leader by heading-up the Compensation, Benefits, International, HRIS and various Plant Operations and Field Sales human resource functions. Company revenues grew 400% between 1993 & 1997 – eventually being sold to Proctor & Gamble for +$2.0 billion. Show less